COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE NETWORK (DIN MALAWI)

POSITION: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Location: Chikwawa District, Malawi

ABOUT DIN MALAWI
Development Initiative Network (DIN Malawi) is a local, humanitarian, women-centred, non-profit organisation operating in rural and disaster-prone communities across Malawi since 2016. The organisation focuses on climate change adaptation and mitigation, good governance, accountability, protection, and sustainable development.

DIN Malawi is establishing DIN Regional Radio, a broadcasting platform designed to reach 13 districts across the Southern Region.

POSITION: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer, with operational coordination with the Head of Broadcasting and Technical Services.

JOB PURPOSE

To strengthen DIN FM Radio's digital presence, audience engagement, and public visibility through social media management, livestreaming, digital content production, and online promotion of radio programmes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and regularly update the station's social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and other relevant channels.
• Coordinate livestreaming of radio programmes, interviews, discussions, and special events.
• Engage listeners through comments, messages, polls, online discussions, and feedback.
• Promote radio programmes, advertising services, sponsored content, and commercial opportunities through digital channels.
• Ensure published content complies with editorial policies, privacy requirements, copyright rules, and applicable broadcasting standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Digital Media, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Experience in social media management, livestreaming, video editing, or digital content creation is an added advantage.
• Practical skills in managing social media pages, producing multimedia content, and engaging online audiences.
• Knowledge of digital marketing, audience analytics, and online advertising.
• Creativity, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under deadlines.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit:

• An application letter clearly indicating the position applied for.
• An up-to-date CV, including contact details for at least three professional referees.
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

Applications should be sent to dinfmradio@gmail.com by 10 November 2026.

Use Application for Communications Officer as the email subject.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants currently residing in Chikwawa District will have an added advantage.